Nurse (CAM)

Indian Health Service • Crownpoint, NM

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Clinical Application Coordinator (CAC), providing an advanced level of competence in nursing involving direct nursing care and/or developing innovative nursing techniques, practice, and approaches. The position is located in the Division of Clinical Services at the Crownpoint Service Unit (CPSU) in Crownpoint, NM. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Requirements

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.
• Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination.
• A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.
• Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
• Applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• At least one (1) or more full years of professional nursing experience equivalent to a GS-11.
• Experience in implementing, analyzing, coordinating and evaluating multi-service clinical software applications in a hospital or clinic setting; providing advanced nursing care and developing innovative nursing practices; evaluating and resolving program failures following software patches and updates; and teaching and training end-users on clinical applications.
• Experience using clinical information systems and automation tools to improve workflow, support clinical decision-making, and enhance the quality and safety of direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a specialist and integrator for implementation, training, customization, and ongoing support of multi-service clinical applications supporting the IHS EHR and RPMS.
• Plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates software programs and resolves integration issues.
• Provides comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessment, preparation for tests and treatments, triage, and emergency care.
• Collaborates with IT staff and application coordinators to implement integrated packages, resolve conflicts, provide support, and ensure efficient system operations.

Benefits

• Outstanding total compensation package
• Federal employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
• IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.
• Student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines may be available through IHS, NHSC, and HRSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree